US Bridges

Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · Culpeper/Madison Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000005590

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,864 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJamesmonroehwy Nbl
CrossesCrooked Run
LocationCulpeper/Madison Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44368, -78.13149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,181 (2022)
Projected traffic14,864 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run carry?

About 10,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Jamesmonroehwy Nbl over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.